Hilario Zapata losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Hilario Zapata has compiled a 43-10-1 (14) record, including 27 title fights across four weight classes. He has ten losses, seven of them in title fights.
10. Hilario Zapata loses to Moon Sung-kil via KO
On February 27, 1993 Hilario Zapata fought Moon Sung-kil for the vacant WBC super flyweight title. Zapata was 34 years old with a record of 43-9-1, and Sung-kil was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sung-kil stopped Zapata via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
9. Hilario Zapata loses to David Merchant via technical decision
On September 19, 1992 Hilario Zapata fought David Merchant for the vacant WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title. Zapata was 34 years old with a record of 41-8-1, and Merchant was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was on a 6-fight winning streak. Zapata lost via technical decision. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Hilario Zapata loses to Pedro Romero via split decision
On April 22, 1989 Hilario Zapata faced Pedro Romero. Zapata was 30 years old with a record of 35-7-1, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was coming off a loss. Zapata lost via split decision. Went the distance with Romero.
7. Hilario Zapata loses to Julio Gudino via unanimous decision
On December 3, 1988 Hilario Zapata faced Julio Gudino. Zapata was 30 years old with a record of 35-6-1, and Gudino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gudino.
6. Hilario Zapata loses to Fidel Bassa via unanimous decision
On February 13, 1987 Hilario Zapata defended his WBA flyweight title against Fidel Bassa. Zapata was 28 years old with a record of 35-5, and Bassa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was on a 9-fight winning streak. Zapata lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Bassa.
5. Hilario Zapata loses to Santos Laciar via unanimous decision
On December 8, 1984 Hilario Zapata fought Santos Laciar for the vacant WBA flyweight title. Zapata was 26 years old with a record of 26-4, and Laciar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zapata lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Laciar.
4. Hilario Zapata loses to Harold Petty via KO
On November 9, 1983 Hilario Zapata fought Harold Petty for the vacant NABF bantamweight title. Zapata was 25 years old with a record of 22-3, and Petty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was coming off a loss. Petty stopped Zapata via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. Hilario Zapata loses to Chang Jung-koo in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 26, 1983 Hilario Zapata defended his WBC light flyweight title against Chang Jung-koo. It was their second meeting. Zapata was 24 years old with a record of 22-2, and Jung-koo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jung-koo stopped Zapata via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
2. Hilario Zapata loses to Amado Ursua via KO
On February 6, 1982 Hilario Zapata defended his WBC light flyweight title against Amado Ursua. Zapata was 23 years old with a record of 19-1, and Ursua was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was on a 13-fight winning streak. Ursua stopped Zapata via KO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
1. Hilario Zapata loses to Alfonso López via split decision
On November 1, 1978 Hilario Zapata faced Alfonso López. Zapata was 20 years old with a record of 6-0, and López was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zapata was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Zapata lost via split decision. Went the distance with López.
